Bates Farm

Bates Farm invites you to a whimsical escape where fantasy meets nature. Our primitive campground welcomes car campers, vintage campers, and groups, set in a magical, nature-filled backdrop.

Highlights:

- Indoor archery range: year-round practice for all skill levels.

- 3D archery range tucked in the wilderness for a dynamic challenge.

- Off-grid Kids Survival Science Classes: hands-on activities for ages 6-12 that blend basic physics, science, and survival skills—exploring questions like How would we live without power? How do simple machines work? How can circuits, electricity, and survival techniques apply in real-life scenarios?

- Kids Archery Club: beginner-friendly and fun ways for kids to develop archery skills.

- Event venue: ideal for weddings, festivals, and family gatherings amid natural beauty.

- Nature Academy (in partnership with Shoalseer.org): hands-on classes on native plants, wildlife, and outdoor survival.

- Outdoor Escape Games: Get outdoors and solve a quest across Bates Farm in an immersive blend of escape room, hiking, and scavenger hunt.

Discover an unforgettable mix of archery, events, and nature education at Bates Farm.